State Department
US asks visa applicants to submit their previous phone, email, social media details
The Donald Trump administration wants all US visa applicants to submit details of their previous phone numbers, email addresses and social media histories as part of its 'vetting' practice
1 min read30 Mar 2018US puts Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom
US places Pakistan on 'Special Watch List' for 'severe violations' of religious freedom, says State Department, making it the only country to be put under the newly-formed list
3 min read9 Jan 2018Donald Trump rejects reports that Rex Tillerson is being ousted from state
Donald Trump rejects reports that he's looking to oust secretary of state Rex Tillerson, saying that despite some disagreements 'we work well together'
3 min read2 Dec 2017Donald Trump says unsure if Rex Tillerson will remain secretary of state
Donald Trump says he is unsure whether Rex Tillerson would remain in his post for the rest of his term, he was 'not happy' as some state department staff were not supporting his agenda
2 min read4 Nov 2017US to host Narendra Modi later this month: State Department
The US is looking forward to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington later this month, says US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert
1 min read9 Jun 2017US seeks tighter visa process in move toward ‘extreme vetting'
In a push towards the 'extreme vetting' sought by President Donald Trump, the US Department of State proposed tougher questioning of visa applicants
2 min read4 May 2017Aides, senators constantly playing catch-up with Donald Trump's impulsiveness
The US administration is scrambling to keep pace with Trump's statements and figure out when they signal new policies and when they are offhanded remarks
4 min read3 May 2017US issues travel alert for Europe, citing threat of terrorist attacks
In the travel alert, US State Department cites recent incidents in France, Russia, Sweden and UK, says Islamic State can plan and execute terrorist attacks in Europe
1 min read2 May 2017Senior US state department diplomats resign as Donald Trump team enters
More resignations are expected to be accepted as Donald Trump's diplomatic team takes shape
1 min read27 Jan 2017US objects to Pakistan's nuke threats against India
The US has strongly objected to threats of nuclear warfare made by Pakistan against India and has conveyed its displeasure to that country in this regard
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